No benefit in DVT prevention when compression stockings used in addition to fondaparinux

J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2007 Jul;89(7):887-92

TKA: Compression stockings provide no improvement in postoperative swelling and pain

Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2013 Feb;21(2):388-92. doi: 10.1007/s00167-012-1963-0. Epub 2012 Mar 28

Limb circumference and volume with and without compression stockings after minor knee arthroscopy

BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2019 Apr 9;20(1):161. doi: 10.1186/s12891-019-2540-1

Ankle injury stocking compression aids recovery in ankle fracture patients

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Compressive versus noncompressive stockings in the treatment of a lateral ankle sprain

Am J Emerg Med. 2014 Sep;32(9):1005-10

Improved quality of life with elastic compression stocking treatment of ankle sprains

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Mechanical compression effective in reduction of thrombosis after hip arthroplasty

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Simultaneous vs. alternate compression systems for prevention of DVT after TKA

Clin Appl Thromb Hemost. 2015 Oct;21(7):653-60.

Mechanical compression added to anticoagulation increases effectiveness of DVT prevention

J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2012 Jun;94(6):729-34

Preventing Venous Thromboembolism after THA

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No difference in infection rate between compression vs. elevation protocol in ankle ORIF

Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg. 2018 Dec;44(6):947-956. doi: 10.1007/s00068-017-0892-5

Mobile compression device vs. heparin for prevention of thromboembolic events after THA

J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2010 Mar;92(3):527-35

AAOS: Fondaparinux appears to be associated with elevated blood coagulation factors

Portable compression device in addition to LMWH lowers DVT rate after TKA

J Arthroplasty. 2008 Dec;23(8):1122-7. Epub 2008 Apr 2

Percutaneous compression plate improves intertrochanteric fracture outcomes

J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2007 Sep;89(9):1210-7

Similar thromboprohpylaxis with simultaneous & alternate sequential compression devices

Clin Orthop Surg. 2014 Dec;6(4):468-75.

Comparison of rigid brace, soft brace, and no brace for osteoporotic compression fractures

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No significant effect of compressive stockings on PROMs and swelling after hindfoot & ankle surgery

Foot Ankle Int. 2018 Feb;39(2):210-218

AAOS: Lower preoperative coagulation factors may correlate with transfusion risk in TJA

No clinical benefit of cold compression therapy vs. cold packs after shoulder arthroscopy

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